Name: 68Y7711 IBM 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 68Y7711
Price: 244.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hot Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive provides dependable storage with a balance of speed and capacity. It fits into servers and enterprise systems where maintaining uptime and fast data access is crucial, making it a practical choice for IT environments needing reliable, hot-swappable drives.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	68Y7711
Alternate Part Number	68Y7711-98-HU

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	64 MB
Spindle Speed	7200RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM System x,Lenovo System x Servers,Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	15 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
This IBM 500GB hard drive offers reliable and efficient data storage with a 7200RPM speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface. It’s commonly used in servers and storage arrays where quick access to data is essential. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive helpful for expanding storage or replacing existing drives without downtime. Key Features Compatible with 2.5-inch drive bays in enterprise servers Supports hot-swapping to maintain uptime during drive changes Offers a balance of capacity and speed for mixed workload environments Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM storage systems Durable build suitable for continuous operation Typically deployed in data centers and business-critical systems, this drive helps maintain system performance while offering flexible storage options. Its hot-swappable design reduces maintenance interruptions and supports quick hardware upgrades.

Use Cases
The IBM 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s hot-swappable 2.5-inch hard drive is commonly implemented in data center servers and enterprise storage arrays where minimizing downtime is critical. IT administrators managing virtualization hosts or database servers benefit from its fast access speeds and hot-swap capability, facilitating maintenance without disrupting operations. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers within data centers to support virtualization workloads requiring persistent, reliable storage. Deployed in SMB network-attached storage (NAS) devices to provide scalable capacity with easy drive replacement. Used in enterprise IT environments for database and transaction processing systems demanding consistent I/O performance. Integrated into edge computing nodes where compact form factors and hot-swappability allow rapid hardware servicing. Employed in storage clusters requiring frequent drive swaps to maintain high availability and reduce service interruptions. This hard drive’s design supports operational continuity by enabling quick drive replacements and delivering stable throughput, making it suitable for growing infrastructures where consistent performance and serviceability are priorities.